CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (1,071)	$ 1,195
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	344	(53)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Actuarial gain net of $410 tax charge (2012: Actuarial loss net of $706 tax benefit)	1,260	(2,344)
Prior service loss (2012: net of $5 tax benefit)	0	(18)
Net income (loss) from defined benefit pension plans	1,260	(2,362)
Comprehensive (loss) income	$ 533	$ (1,220)