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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information 1 | $ 221,000
Supplemental Cash Flow Information 2 | $ 212,292

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