The Clutha Leader - Friday, June 14, 1895

The report that Oscar Wilde had become insane is denied. 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 Mount Ida Chronicle - Saturday, June 8, 1895

London, June 5.

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

London, June 6.

The Governor of the gaol denies that Oscar Wilde is insane. At first he was kept at the tread-mill 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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