Prepayments and Other Receivables and Recoverable from Loan Guarantee (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Prepayments And Other Receivables And Recoverable From Loan Guarantee 1	$ 4,600,000
Prepayments And Other Receivables And Recoverable From Loan Guarantee 2	1,529,029
Prepayments And Other Receivables And Recoverable From Loan Guarantee 3	$ 3,135,685

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