Earnings per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Earnings per Share [Abstract]

Weighted average common shares used in the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share

	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
Average common shares outstanding		218,966		233,242		222,674		235,316
Dilutive share equivalents from share-based plans		4,601		5,077		5,108		5,835
Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding — assuming dilution		223,567		238,319		227,782		241,151