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Income tax provision - (Components Of Income Tax Expense Benefit) (Detail) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2018
Income tax provision    
Continuing operations $ 1,036,000 $ 1,468,000
Discontinued operations 0 (41,000)
Net income $ 1,036,000 $ 1,427,000