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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (Details 1) - Vandalia - Asset Purchase Agreement - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Revenue | $ 9,224,273 | $ 3,063,647
Net income (loss) | $ (12,064,887) | $ (13,102,344)
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ (0.64) | $ (0.97)

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