Same meaning?
2006 : David Neale was appointed Chief Executive following the death of Paul Britton in December 2005 .
Paul Britton was appointed Chief Executive in December 2005 after the death of David Neale .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
At BHCC , Phillips Brooks preached his first sermon and his Christmas Carol '' O Little Town of Bethlehem '' had its last performance .
At BHCC , Phillips Brooks preached its last sermon , and its Christmas carol '' O Little Town of Bethlehem '' had its first appearance .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
The school was founded in Ireland and was pioneered in 1903 in Australia .
The school was established in Australia and then pioneered in 1903 in Ireland .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
Ranjit Singh appointed a governor to manage the newly conquered area , which was expanded in 1819 with the annexation of Kashmir by a Sikh troop .
Ranjit Singh appointed a governor to administer the newly conquered area which was expanded in 1819 with the annexation of Kashmir by a Sikh force .

Answer:
yes