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Retirement Benefits (Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Multiemployer Plan [Member] |  |
Company Costs | $ 68 | $ 130
Defined Contribution Plan [Member] |  |
Company Costs | $ 7,249 | $ 8,004

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