STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $) In Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Operating Revenues:
Utility	$ 913,190	$ 864,297	$ 1,053,993
Other	19,138	10,327	2,246
Total Operating Revenues	932,328	874,624	1,056,239
Utility
Natural and propane gas	549,947	519,905	699,984
Other operation expenses	147,889	141,995	146,542
Maintenance	25,049	27,244	27,818
Depreciation and amortization	39,214	37,572	36,751
Taxes, other than income taxes	60,752	61,407	68,639
Total Utility Operating Expenses	822,851	788,123	979,734
Other	7,985	4,343	2,238
Total Operating Expenses	830,836	792,466	981,972
Operating Income	101,492	82,158	74,267
Other Income and (Income Deductions) - Net	825	2,569	3,128
Interest Charges:
Interest on long-term debt	23,161	24,583	24,583
Other interest charges	2,383	2,269	5,770
Total Interest Charges	25,544	26,852	30,353
Income Before Income Taxes	76,773	57,875	47,042
Income Tax Expense	22,996	18,150	13,859
Net Income	53,777	39,725	33,183
Dividends on Redeemable Preferred Stock	0	0	15
Earnings Applicable to Common Stock	$ 53,777	$ 39,725	$ 33,168