Problem: (1) It is clear that , as in Scotland , the playing of extended variation sets at the violin in Northumberland was current at the time .
(2) It is clear that , as in Scotland , the playing of current variation sets on the violin in Northumberland was extended at that time .

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

Problem: (1) Banknotes printed by the three commercial banks are issued in Hong Kong by Hong Kong Note Printing Limited .
(2) The notes printed by the three commercial banks are issued by Hong Kong Note Printing Limited in Hong Kong .

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

Problem: (1) He received official Mongolian recognition as the ruler of Burma in March 1298 .
(2) In March 1298 , he received official Mongolian recognition as the ruler of Burma .

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

Problem: (1) Christine was hopeful that her son Walter might still be alive after her first interview with Gordon Stewart Northcott .
(2) Christine became hopeful that after her first conversation with Walter , her son Gordon Stewart Northcott might still be alive .

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