Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data	Total	Common Stock	Retained Earnings	Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance, at Sep. 30, 2011 at Sep. 30, 2011	$ 24,840	$ 9,567	$ 15,462	$ (189)
Balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2011 at Sep. 30, 2011		5,741,451
Net Income	701		701
Dividends paid	(504)		(504)
Unrealized gain on investment in Hennessy Micro Cap Growth Fund, LLC	84			84
Director stock options exercised	15	15
Director stock options exercised, shares		5,000
Employee and director restricted stock vested
Employee and director restricted stock vested (in shares)		22,103
Repurchase of vested restricted stock for employee tax withholding	(24)	(24)
Repurchase of vested restricted stock for employee tax withholding (in shares)		(8,697)
Deferred restricted stock unit compensation	43	43
Tax effect of RSU vesting	(22)	(22)
Balance, at June. 30, 2012 at Jun. 30, 2012	$ 25,133	$ 9,579	$ 15,659	$ (105)
Balance, shares at June. 30, 2012 at Jun. 30, 2012		5,759,857