Problem: S1: The first Rockhampton branch was formed in 1888 in Queensland and in 1890 in Brisbane .
S2: The first Rockhampton branch was formed in Queensland in 1888 and Brisbane in 1890 .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: More than 40 television documentaries produced by PBS , The Discovery Channel and others were broadcast .
S2: Helvarg has produced more than 40 television documentaries broadcast by PBS , The Discovery Channel , and others .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: no

Problem: S1: Afterwards , the title returned to the modern domain and was claimed as a courtesy title by the Dukes of Orleans , and the royal Orleanist pretenders .
S2: Then the title returned to the modern domain and was claimed as a courtesy title by the dukes of Orleans and the royal followers of Orleanist .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
no