Problem: (1) Simon Butler ( d. 1755 ) was a Welsh immigrant who , in 1712 , came to Pennsylvania with his cousin Simon Mathews .
(2) Simon Mathews ( * 1755 ) was a Welsh immigrant who , in 1712 , came to Pennsylvania with his cousin Simon Butler .

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

Problem: (1) He studied at Davis Studio in Sydney and at Julian Ashton Art School in Melbourne .
(2) He studied at the Davis Studio , Melbourne and at the Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney .

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

Problem: (1) The album was released by Furious in the USA and by 7 Spin Music on May 26th , 2007 in the UK .
(2) The album was released on May 26 , 2007 by Furious in the United Kingdom and 7 Spin Music in the US .

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

Problem: (1) Special Emergency Response Team ( SERT ) is the Police Tactical Group of the Queensland Police Service in Australia .
(2) Special Emergency Response Team ( SERT ) is the Police Tactical Group of the Queensland Police , Australia .

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