ITALIAN DEVELOPMENT OF ERlTßEA.—ltalian colonists of to-day follow the example of their Roman ancestors in their zeal for road-making. I n Eritrea more and more roads are appearing and Asmara, the capital, is quickly developing into a typical Italian city, as is witnessed by the large church in the background. The new buildings on the right show the mate rial advancement of Eritea under Italian rule. The houses are built of stone in the southern villa style and are much more healthy than the old native huts.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 227, 23 August 1935, Page 12
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87ITALIAN DEVELOPMENT OF ERITREA.—Italian colonists of to-day follow the example of their Roman ancestors in their zeal for road-making. In Eritrea more and more roads are appearing and Asmara, the capital, is quickly developing into a typical Italian city, as is witnessed by the large church in the background. The new buildings on the right show the material advancement of Eritea under Italian rule. The houses are built of stone in the southern villa style and are much more healthy than the old native huts. Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 227, 23 August 1935, Page 12
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