90+ PHOTOS: Salamanca cage nights over the years 2005-2019
While the cage is no longer, the memories/photographic evidence remains. Leading up to the festive season, the Mercury takes a look back at some of the best Cage Night photos over the years >>
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The annual Hobart pre-Christmas ritual — known to some as Builders’ Break-up and others as Cage Night or simply Knock-Off Drinks — bringing thousands of revellers to the Salamanca area each year.
With COVID-19 social distancing restrictions putting a question mark over 2020’s event, the Mercury thought we’d look back at some of the best Cage Night photos over the years.
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