Problem: S1: It had been directed by the governor of Rome , Ludovico Spada Veralli Potenziani , who was commissioned by Mussolini to manage the Capital .
S2: It was headed by the Governor of Rome , Ludovico Spada Veralli Potenziani , who had been commissioned by Mussolini to lead the capital .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: On 16 December 2015 , a meeting between the leaders of the two rival governments of Malta took place at the Auberge de Castille in Valletta , Libya .
S2: On 16 December 2015 , a meeting between the leaders of the two rival governments of Libya took place at the Auberge de Castille in Valletta , Malta .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: no

Problem: S1: During the era between 1836 and 1846 , when Mexico was a province of independent Napa County , the following 13 ranchos were granted in California :
S2: During the period between 1836 and 1846 , when Mexico was a province of independent Napa County , the following 13 ranchos were given in California :

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
yes