Problem: (1) It is the seat of Zerendi District in Akmola Region .
(2) It is the seat of the Zerendi district in Akmola region .

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

Problem: (1) Newark retreated to NAFBL , but returned at the end of the season to join the New York and District Amateur Association Football League ( NYDAAFBL ) .
(2) Newark withdrew to the NAFBL , but returned at the end of the season to join the New York and District Amateur Association Football League ( NYDAAFBL ) .

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

Problem: (1) Hine was born in New Westminster , British Columbia in 1936 and grew up in Burnaby .
(2) Hine was born in 1936 in New Westminster ( British - Colombia ) and grew up in Burnaby .

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

Problem: (1) Union City 's Chief of Police is Richard Molinari , a Union City resident who replaced former Chief Brian Barrett .
(2) The Union City Police Chief is Brian Barrett , a resident of Union City , who replaced former Chief Executive Officer Richard Molinari .

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