Problem: (1) Founding director of the institute was Lawrence Rinder , the current director is Anthony Huberman , who succeeded Jens Hoffmann in 2013 .
(2) Jens Hoffmann was the founding director of the Institute . The current director is Anthony Huberman , who replaced Lawrence Rinder in 2013 .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) Newark returned to the NAFBL , but withdrew at the end of the season to join the New York and District Amateur Association Football League ( NYDAAFBL ) .
(2) Newark returned to NAFBL , but withdrew by the end of the season to join the New York and District Amateur Association Football League ( NYDAAFBL ) .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) He has a son , Seamus , who is mentioned but was never seen in the series .
(2) He has a son , Seamus , who is mentioned but never seen in the series .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) On 4 September , the Third French Republic was proclaimed and the Government of National Defence was established .
(2) On September 4 the Third French Republic was proclaimed and the Government of National Defence installed .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
yes