Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Serial preferred shares, par value
Serial preferred shares, shares authorized	1,000	1,000
Common shares, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Common shares, shares authorized	10,000	10,000
Common shares, shares issued	5,350	5,335
Common shares, shares outstanding	5,350	5,299
Treasury stock, shares	0	36