Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details)

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SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
      
Valuation and qualifying accounts [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period $ 10,736 $ 11,261 $ 12,630
Additions charged to expense 1,558 533 1,602
Additions charged to other Accounts 0 [1] 580 [1] 737 [1]
Deductions (1,117) [2] (1,638) [2] (3,708) [2]
Balance at end of period $ 11,177 $ 10,736 $ 11,261
[1] Amount comprised principally of acquisitions and purchase accounting adjustments in connection with acquisitions.
[2] Amounts determined not to be collectible (including direct write-offs), net of recoveries.