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Retirement Benefits (Schedule of estimated remaining cash contributions) (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] |
Estimated future employer contributions in the currect fiscal year | $ 0
United Kingdom Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] |
Estimated future employer contributions in the currect fiscal year | 323
Japan Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] |
Estimated future employer contributions in the currect fiscal year | 0
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] |
Estimated future employer contributions in the currect fiscal year | $ 3,424

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