Auckland Star - Friday, June 7, 1895

London, June 6.

The Governor of the gaol denies that Wilde is insane. At first the convict was kept at the treadmill for six hours a day, but, as his health is not good, he is at present engaged in the lighter occupation of picking oakum.

The Cromwell Argus - Tuesday, June 11, 1895

London, June 4.

It is reported that Oscar Wilde became insane, when his head was shaved, and that he had to be confined in a padded room.

June 22.

The governor of the gaol denies that Oscar Wilde is insane. At first the convict was kept at the treadmill for six hours a day, but as his health is not good he is at present engaged in the lighter occupation of picking oakum.

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