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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2012 | Apr. 30, 2011 | Apr. 30, 2010
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |  |  |
Distributions paid to common shareholders, net of reinvestment | $ 10,177 | $ 10,627 | $ 9,762
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests - Unitholders of the Operating Partnership, net reinvestment | $ 657 | $ 746 | $ 772

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