Manawatu Herald - Tuesday, June 11, 1895

The governor of the gaol in which Oscar Wilde is confined 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 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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