Gold diggings

the places, or region, where gold is found by digging in sand and gravel from which it is separated by washing.

See also: Gold

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Well, of course, you can't order eternity wrapped up and delivered at your residence for a price, but I've seen Father Time get pretty bad stone bruises on his heels when he walked through the gold diggings."
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A 19th century board game called A Race to the Gold Diggings has a box emblazoned with a colourful scene, tiny model sailing ships and a set of rules.
Tales of new life; Maritime Tales

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