Problem: S1: James D Biggs resigned in May 1994 at the Perth Observatory and began in 2010 .
S2: Dr James D Biggs resigned at the Perth Observatory in May 1994 and commenced in 2010 .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: His Othello was captured on record in 1964 with Jay Robinson as Iago and on video in 1981 with Ron Moody as Iago .
S2: His Othello was detained in 1964 with Jay Robinson as Iago and in 1981 with Ron Moody as Iago on video .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: Eckhoff represented Britain against New Zealand in 1928 , in 1930 against Australia .
S2: Eckhoff represented New Zealand in 1928 against Great Britain , and in 1930 against Australia .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
no