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Harry Moss, early 20th century

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Harry Moss, early 20th century

This caricature shows Wellington businessman Harry Moss playing cards. Moss was also a steward at the Wellington Racing Club and a prominent horse owner.

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by Walter Armiger Bowring

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David Grant, Gambling – Cards and games, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/cartoon/39427/harry-moss-early-20th-century (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by David Grant, published 3 December 2012.