In fact , it was not Australia , but an island in Vanuatu today .
In fact , it was not Vanuatu but an island in Australia present-day .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

On June 30 , 2016 , Infante agreed to a minor league deal with the Braves . He was released by the Atlanta Braves on August 16 , 2016 .
On 30 June 2016 , Infante agreed to a Minor League Deal with the Atlanta Braves and was released by the Braves on August 16 , 2016 .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

The lowest temperature ever registered in Pokhara was on 4 May 2013 , while the highest temperature ever recorded was January 13 , 2012 .
The lowest temperature ever recorded in Pokhara was on 4 May 2013 , while the highest temperature ever recorded was on 13 January 2012 .

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yes

Crocker moved from Natchez , Mississippi to Vidalia , the headquarters of the Concordia Parish , and crossed the lower Ouachita in the Black River section .
Crocker crossed from Natchez , Mississippi to Vidalia , the seat of Concordia Parish , and moved toward the lower Ouachita in the section called the Black River .

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yes