Supplemental Statement of Cash Flows Information (Schedule of Supplemental Statement of Cash Flows Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2024
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid			$ 30,484	$ 30,021
Income taxes paid			90,144	105,554
Income tax refunds received			4,118	6,171
Non-cash activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment on account			5,672	4,208
Common shares issued from treasury to settle benefit obligations	$ 24,058	$ 1,050	24,912	$ 22,937
Receivables related to business divestitures			$ 4,011