1. From 1898 to 1902 , some 1,300 birds were imported from America and released in many parts of the North and South Islands , from Southland to Northland .
2. From 1898 to 1902 , some 1300 birds were imported from America and released in many parts of the North and South Islands , from Southland to Northland .

yes

1. Roger Kirk was born in Norfolk and brought up and trained in East London .
2. Roger Kirk was born in Norfolk and brought up and educated in East London .

yes

1. He was also a highly celebrated warrior in popular culture and traditional Chinese dramas .
2. He was also a highly celebrated warrior in popular culture and the traditional Chinese dramas .
yes