SHARE PURCHASES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share purchases
Additional number of shares authorized to be repurchased	1,048,482
Common Stock
Share purchases
Shares of common stock purchased	78,403	167,616
Aggregate price at which shares of common stock purchased	$ 1,243	$ 2,174
Number of shares held in treasury	2,000	17,616