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D.F.D. Rhodes Pty Ltd is a Perth-based family company with interests in iron ore royalties, agriculture and investments.
It was established in 1950 by Donovan Frances Duncan (Don) Rhodes, who was an earthmoving, trucking and mining contractor. Mr Rhodes was also involved in discovering some of the Pilbara’s largest iron ore deposits.
The company moved out of contracting in the early 1970s and into agriculture. It produces wool and lamb, along with beef, canola, barley and oats, with farms spanning 36,000 acres.
It is still family-owned.
Contact Details
Level 2, 10 Ord Street, WEST PERTH WA 6005
08 9470 1200
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Family Business Dynasties
| Rank | Company | # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20th |  | The Re Store | 1931 |
| 21st | | AJ Cochrane and Sons | 1933 |
| 22nd |  | DFD Rhodes | 1935 |
| 23rd | | Trandos Farms | 1939 |
| 24th |  | Piacentini & Son | 1944 |
53 family business dynasties ranked by year established in WA
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| Rank | Company | # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd | | DFD Rhodes | $915.0m |
| 23rd | | Hoperidge Capital | $400.0m |
| 25th | | McRae Investments | $200.0m |
| 26th | | The Bass Group | $300.0m |
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| Rank | Company | # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48th | | Kerman Contracting | $143.0m |
| 49th | | Hofmann Engineering | $141.9m |
| 50th | | DFD Rhodes | $140.1m |
| 51st | | Cambridge Gulf | $123.8m |
| 52nd | | Mrs Mac's | $115.4m |
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| Rank | Company | # | |
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| 27th | Compu-Stor | 40 | |
| 28th | Baileys | 38 | |
| 29th | DFD Rhodes | 38 | |
| 30th | AT Brine & Sons | NFP |
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