1. He debuted in 2012 making only 1 appearance and then played 4 times the following year .
2. He debuted only 1 performance in 2012 and then played 4 times the following year .

yes

1. The party began as a resistance movement that fought for the independence of East Timor , first from Portugal and then from Indonesia , between 1974 and 1998 .
2. The party began as a resistance movement that fought for East Timor 's independence between 1974 and 1998 , first of Indonesia and then of Portugal .

no

1. Roxus supported the respective Australian bands Poison and Bon Jovi in their international tours in 1989 .
2. In 1989 Roxus supported respective Australian bands , Poison and Bon Jovi , on their international tours .
yes