Problem: (1) The diocese consists of the counties of Lambton , Huron , Middlesex , Elgin , Norfolk , Oxford , Perth , Kent and Essex .
(2) The Diocese covers the counties of Lambton , Huron , Middlesex , Elgin , Norfolk , Oxford , Perth , Kent and Essex .

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

Problem: (1) On the album charts , the album peaked at number 1 in Norway and number 16 in Sweden .
(2) On the album charts the album reached number 1 in Norway and number 16 in Sweden .

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

Problem: (1) When Kone returned to Finland in 1928 , he initially worked as a designer for Herlin , his father 's company .
(2) When Herlin returned to Finland in 1928 , he worked first as a designer for Kone , his father 's company .

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

Problem: (1) In March 1298 , he received official Mongolian recognition as the ruler of Burma .
(2) He received Mongol official recognition as the ruler of Burma in March 1298 .

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